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Description
Emollients made from the roots have been safely used for hundreds, if not thousand of years, and the rationale for taking leaf extract internally makes a good deal of sense. Toxicity appears to be nil but, then again, so is the evidence for effectiveness.
A member of the hollyhock family marshmallow has small but attractive flowers carried without stems. It is grown throughout Europe, in Australia, Asia, and eastern North America. The mucilage, which comprises about 30 percent of the roots, stems, and leaves, was used to make the confection known as marshmallow.
History
The plant's medicinal properties have been recognized since ancient times. Mallow features in a second-century BC herbal, and was illustrated in another from the sixth century AD.
Characteristics
The plant grows to a height up to 4 feet, with a spread of 18 inches. The long, tapering root is cream colored and fleshy, somewhat resembling a parsnip, and the bright green leaves are heart-shaped and irregularly toothed, with pronounced veins in a yellowish green and a downy coating on both sides. The five-petaled flowers are saucer-shaped, white or pink. They bloom in late summer, but with no fragrance.
Growing Tips
Marshmallow likes damp conditions, and may be found growing wild on marshland. A perennial, it can be grown from seed sown outdoors in spring, or increased by dividing the roots in the fall. It is important to keep the plants moist, especially during a dry summer.
How to Use
The young leaves and shoots may be shredded and added to salads and soups; the roots may be parboiled, then fried in butter.
An infusion made from the cleaned, chopped roots of marshmallow is a mucilageanous lotion suitable for tired eyes when applied on lint pads. An infusion of the leaves and flowers is softening, gentle, and antiseptic and is used in creams and lotions for skin conditions. It is also an effective hair conditioner to counteract hair loss.
Marshmallow has been a favorite herb for the treatment of colds and chest infections. Its soothing action can be helpful to inflammations of the gut and lower intestine, especially in conditions like colitis. Combined with licorice, it can make a very effective anti-ulcer remedy. Conditions such as asthma and bronchitis have been reported to respond well to the herb.
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Directions
Take one to two capsules, three times daily, following meals.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
